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Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time
The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist
Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bassist recalls how Randy Rhoads wrote the guitar parts to Diary of a Madman
In a sprawling new interview, Bob Daisley has given fans a fresh look behind the curtain at Ozzy’s first two solo records – and Rhoads' virtuosic guitar talents
The diverse career – and gear – of bassist Hutch Hutchinson
Bonnie Raitt’s longtime bass sideman can do it all – and he even played on the Toy Story soundtrack
Listen to Leon Wilkeson’s bassline on Lynyrd Skynrd’s What’s Your Name
Lynyrd Skynyrd icon Ed King pays tribute to bassist Leon Wilkeson
Flea wanted to ditch Give It Away before his Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates stepped in
Rick Rubin persuaded Flea to tone down his original bassline on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1991 hit single
Butthole Surfers bassist Jeff Pinkus was too out there for the Melvins – now he’s switched to banjo
The veteran reflects on his lifelong pursuit of a Grand Funk Railroad tone, the gear he’s taking on his solo tour, and why you’re out of luck if you want the career he’s had
Fusion bass great Jimmy Haslip breaks down his 2001 project with Robben Ford and Vinnie Colaiuta
Jimmy Haslip is a lefty who plays a left-handed 6-string bass with the strings reversed
Becky Baldwin made her name on social media while moonlighting as Cliff Burton in a Metallica tribute band. Then she landed her dream gig
Baldwin recounts the years of dedication and hard work that led to one of heavy metal’s most influential bands, Mercyful Fate, inviting her to become their bassist on the spot
